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How to get fromSan Ysidro to McAllenby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Ysidro to McAllen by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Tijuana International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)plane plane TIJ - REX
    5h 58m
    $154–506

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane SAN - MFE
    7h 5m
    $84–397

  3. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Chihuahuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus bus
    37h 53m
    $240–474

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    39h 38m
    $888–1,419

  5. Drive  1,505.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Ysidro to McAllencar car 1,505.5 mi
    23h 34m
    $275–397

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Chihuahuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus bus
    44h 55m
    $298–516

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,236.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and Aeroméxico fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana to McAllen Central Station via Mexicali, Chihuahua, and Reynosa in around 37h 53m.

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